Dear Kiran I was eagerly awaiting your intervention. I am now confused about whether I will ever learn touch phones. Could you throw light on
Ketantricks for this? On 10/9/12, Kiran Kaja <[email protected]> wrote: > Thanks to Vasu for bringing this thread to my attention. There is a Hindi > TTS on iOS. I do not think you can change the entire interface of the > iPhone > or iPad to Hindi. But if there is web content in Hindi like > bbc.co.uk/Hindi, > if you have enabled it, the iPhone switches to Hindi TTS for reading the > text. Hindi is one of the options in Settings > General > Accessibility > > VoiceOver > Language Rotor. And the TTS quality is very good in my opinion. > > I am probably chipping in too late in this discussion but for blind users > requiring screen reader support, Talkback really falls way behind > VoiceOver. > I did a couple of blog posts about my experience with Talkback and Android > JellyBean here > http://kirankaja12.wordpress.com/2012/08/02/random-thoughts-on-android-jelly > bean-and-google-nexus-7-accessibility/ and > http://kirankaja12.wordpress.com/2012/08/12/android-jellybean-accessibility- > continued-books-music-movies-and-youtube/. > > And the Android JellyBean version hasn't hit the Samsung Galaxy S3 yet. if > as a screen reader user, you still want to buy an Android handset, you may > be better off buying one of the Google branded devices such as the Galaxy > Nexus. This is because they are stock Android and do not have any > additional > skins/customised interfaces which usually do not work with Talkback. I > believe there are also ways to install unofficial Android firmware on > devices like Galaxy S3 but do it at your own risk. > > One other reason for selecting Android is the price. There are a lot of > cheaper Android devices than either the iPhone and Galaxy S3. On the other > hand if you are a partially sighted user, you may appreciate the large 4.8 > inch display of the Galaxy S3. And I heard that text enlargement/screen > magnification features will be improved in Android soon. I don't know if it > will be as good as the Zoom feature on iOS however. > > Just my two cents worth... > -----Original Message----- > From: AccessIndia [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf > Of Srinivasu Chakravarthula > Sent: 09 October 2012 10:29 > To: [email protected] > Cc: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [AI] My first two weeks with Samsung S3 > > Hi, > I sent a twitter message to Kiran asking him for clarification.. Requested > him to post on the list, if he can... > Vasu > > Sent from my iPad > > On Oct 8, 2012, at 10:18 PM, Ketan Kothari <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Dear Friends, >> >> I am surprised too. I think Kiran or someone who uses Iphone must >> intervene and let us know. I did find chinese, Korean and whatever >> but not Hindi. Of course, there is another possibility in that maybe >> it may be downloadable. So Kiran if you are seeing this, please do >> clarify as I am seriously thinking to shift sooner than later. >> >> Ketan >> >> On 10/9/12, Srinivasu Chakravarthula <[email protected]> wrote: >>> Dear Ketan - >>> I just checked on my iPhone 4S as well by calling Apple support here >>> in the US, sadly there is no Hindi support for VoiceOver... >>> -Vasu >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>> On Oct 8, 2012, at 1:33 AM, Ketan Kothari <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Dear All, >>>> >>>> Is there any way of using Hindi TTS on Iphone? I know that there is >>>> a way of writing Hindi for sighted users on Iphone. Please do throw >>>> some light. >>>> >>>> With best wishes, >>>> >>>> Ketan >>>> >>>> On 10/8/12, Prashant Ranjan Verma <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> Dear Ketan and others, >>>>> This may add to your disappointment. >>>>> Hindi TTS is not available for Android yet which means Hindi >>>>> reading or writing is not possible for the blind. >>>>> The business cards from NOKIA sent to android are generally not >>>>> supported and vice versa. >>>>> >>>>> I am adding to the list so that you take the informed >>>>> decision.<smile> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: AccessIndia [mailto:[email protected]] >>>>> On Behalf Of Rahul Kelapure >>>>> Sent: 08 October 2012 11:05 >>>>> To: [email protected] >>>>> Subject: Re: [AI] My first two weeks with Samsung S3 >>>>> >>>>> Answer to your first question is Yes. Talk is not preloaded in my > phone. >>>>> Internet, I haven't used it. >>>>> >>>>> On 10/8/12, ashook kumaaaaar <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> r battary and sound quality good? can i use internet easily in >>>>>> it? does talk back preloaded on it? ashok kumar. >>>>>> >>>>>> On 10/8/12, Rahul Kelapure <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>> Dear Ketan, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> My phone has Icecreeme Sandwitch, however, I hear, you may >>>>>>> upgrade the same to JB if your phone allows to I.E. if the >>>>>>> specifications are good enough. Mine are good enough I hear. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> All those apps you refered can be used easyly. I also have a >>>>>>> Tablet which has IC Android in that I use Talkback. In my phone, >>>>>>> I am yet to explore things, as screenreading software is not >>>>>>> inbuilt, I need to download first. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Will let know when I actually use them and problems faced if any. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks and warm regards, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Rahul >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 10/8/12, Ketan Kothari <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>> Dear Rahul, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Actually, I am looking for either Iphone (prohibitively >>>>>>>> expensive) or Android 4.1 Jelly bean phone. Does your Carbon >>>>>>>> have talkback or spiel? Are you able to use apps? FB, Twitter >>>>>>>> etc? Do share so that I can make my decision. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> With regards, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Ketan >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On 10/8/12, ashook kumaaaaar <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>>> hello friends is there any person who is using carbonn a18? >>>>>>>>> If yes then pls share your comments. Because i m looking for >>>>>>>>> this >>>>> thanks. >>>>>>>>> ashok kumar. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On 10/8/12, Ketan Kothari <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>>>> Dear Accessindians, >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Interesting discussion, but the more I read the more depressed >>>>>>>>>> I get as I love to use my phone beyond mere phone. Since >>>>>>>>>> Android and Iphone have no keyboard, I am actually feeling very > insecure. >>>>>>>>>> Are there any Android phones at the higher end with keyboard? >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Is there any blind/low vision friend who is using Iphone? I >>>>>>>>>> think the learning curve in Iphone and Android devices is very > steep. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Do comment please and try and lift this veil of depression. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> With best wishes, >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Ketan >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On 10/3/12, Prashant Ranjan Verma <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> Hello, >>>>>>>>>>> I recently bought Samsung galaxy S3 android phone. You will >>>>>>>>>>> know that along with iPhone it is touted as the best smart >>>>>>>>>>> phone and the internet is full of comparisons. >>>>>>>>>>> I chose to buy this instead of iPhone 5 because first in >>>>>>>>>>> India iPhone >>>>>>>>>>> 5 >>>>>>>>>>> will >>>>>>>>>>> arrive only in November or December and secondly the new Maps >>>>>>>>>>> application is not likely to work in India until further few >>>>>>>>>>> months on the iPhone. >>>>>>>>>>> In addition to this I wanted to test book reading apps on >>>>>>>>>>> android as a part of my professional work. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> With Talkback, eyes free keyboard and few other apps this >>>>>>>>>>> phone has become accessible. Despite no physical keys it is >>>>>>>>>>> possible to do everything on the phone although several >>>>>>>>>>> things take much more time as compared to a phone with full >>>>>>>>>>> keypad. The voice recognition feature is much improved and I >>>>>>>>>>> am eagerly waiting for its Jelly bean update after which it >>>>>>>>>>> will be possible to do more with voice. Even now I am able to >>>>>>>>>>> search contacts and send sms with the voice recognition app. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> This phone is a delight for a person with low vision. The >>>>>>>>>>> fantastic big screen with the option of increasing the font >>>>>>>>>>> size to large or huge makes the screen readable. The digital >>>>>>>>>>> magnifying apps are also wonderful. >>>>>>>>>>> They >>>>>>>>>>> convert this device into a good reading tool giving serious >>>>>>>>>>> competition to the digital magnifiers which alone sell for 20 >>>>>>>>>>> K and beyond. I won't recommend this to a totally blind person > yet. >>>>>>>>>>> It will be an unnecessary extra expenditure on a big screen. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Time permitting I will write more on this. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Prashant >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Search for old postings at: >>>>>>>>>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> To unsubscribe send a message to >>>>>>>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>>>>>>> with the subject unsubscribe. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other >>>>>>>>>>> changes, please visit the list home page at >>>>>>>>>>> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_access >>>>>>>>>>> indi >>>>>>>>>>> a.org.in >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>> Ketan Kothari >>>>>>>>>> Phone: [r] 24223281, >>>>>>>>>> Cell: 9987550614 >>>>>>>>>> MSN ID: [email protected] Skype ID: Ketan3333 >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Search for old postings at: 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